| Recall Date: |
AUG 04, 2003 |
| Component: |
STRUCTURE |
| Model Affected: |
INDIAN SPIRIT |
| Units Affected: |
6570
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
AUG 04, 2003
Model Affected:
2003 INDIAN INDIAN SPIRIT
Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE WELD ATTACHING THE FENDER MOUNT TO THE FRONT FORK MAY CRACK AND BREAK.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE THE FENDER MOUNT TO FAIL RESULTING IN THE FENDER COMING INTO CONTACT WITH THE WHEEL, RESULTING IN THE RIDER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL BOLT A BRACKET ONTO EACH FRONT FORK. THIS BRACKET WILL HOLD THE FENDER MOUNT IN PLACE EVEN IF THE WELD FAILS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT INDIAN AT 1-888-899-2997.
Units Affected:
6570
Notes
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY IMCSB-058
| Recall Date: |
JUL 22, 2003 |
| Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Model Affected: |
INDIAN SPIRIT |
| Units Affected: |
6173
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUL 22, 2003
Model Affected:
2003 INDIAN INDIAN SPIRIT
Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE BRACKET USED TO SUPPORT THE TEARDROP HEADLIGHT CAN CRACK, CAUSING THE BRACKET TO BREAK AND THE LIGHT TO SLIP OUT OF POSITION OR FALL OFF.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF VISIBILITY TO THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW BRACKET. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT IMC AT 1-888-899-2997.
Units Affected:
6173
Notes
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY IMCSB-057
| Recall Date: |
APR 04, 2003 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY |
| Model Affected: |
INDIAN SPIRIT |
| Units Affected: |
1643
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
APR 04, 2003
Model Affected:
2003 INDIAN INDIAN SPIRIT
Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, DUE TO THE POSITIONING OF THE GAS TANK VENT TUBE, THE VENT TUBE CAN BECOME CLOGGED WITH DEBRIS, PARTICULARLY IN WET WEATHER. VENT TUBE CLOGGING CAN CAUSE INTERRUPTION OF FUEL FLOW TO THE CARBURETOR, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STOP. A CLOGGED VENT TUBE MAY ALSO CAUSE PRESSURE TO BUILD UP IN THE GAS TANK AND PUSH A SMALL AMOUNT OF GAS OUT OF THE FUEL FILLER CAP SEAL.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENT OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CURRENT VENT TUBE WITH A LONGER TUBE REPOSITIONED TO PREVENT CLOGGING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 28, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT INDIAN MOTORCYCLE AT 1-888-899-2997.
Units Affected:
1643
Notes
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY IMCSB-054
| Recall Date: |
NOV 15, 2002 |
| Component: |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD |
| Model Affected: |
INDIAN SPIRIT |
| Units Affected: |
5464
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
NOV 15, 2002
Model Affected:
2003 INDIAN INDIAN SPIRIT
Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FASTENERS THAT BOLT THE WINDSHIELD TO THE MOUNTING CLAMPS CAN BREAK, CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD TO COME PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY OFF THE BIKE.
Consequence
IF THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS IN USE, THE RIDER COULD BE INJURED BY THE WINDSHIELD.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 16, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT INDIAN MOTORCYCLE AT 1-888-899-2997.
Units Affected:
5464
Notes
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY IMCSB-050